Cardiology Manager manages the cardiology department services and staff. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations, including quality control, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Being a Cardiology Manager implements strategies and programs to deliver new technologies and services and to enhance the level of care available to patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cardiology Manager typically reports to a director. The Cardiology Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Cardiology Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
**willing to consider an MA, LPN, or RN
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
In conjunction and collaboration with the Practice Manager, provides clinical and administrative managerial oversight and direction for clinical day-to-day operations of multi-site and/or higher volume Medical Group practices. Able to multi-task, handle difficult conversations with employees and/or providers, prioritize work and possesses general knowledge of non-clinical and clinical areas. Models and develops patient-focused culture with an emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction. Maintains positive and collaborative relationships within the clinical environment and fulfills position responsibilities and expectations by coaching, developing and empowering clinical staff. Position requires RN or LPN licensure and 2 years related healthcare leadership experience. This position is designed to support high-volume or multi-site practices (7 or more providers, or 2 or more practices).
Essential Job Functions
The Clinical Manager works in conjunction with the Practice Manager, and is responsible for clinical oversight within the practice(s). Ensures smooth, efficient clinical flow of the practice, and participates in the patient workload and schedule. In collaboration with other team members, ensures clinical supply, vaccinations, and medication inventories are readily available for clinical operations, and appropriately monitors and coordinates proper disposal according to regulatory requirements. Creates and maintains systematic monitoring process to document efficient supply and disposal procedures.
Oversees daily workflow of clinical staff. Provides expertise with patient management systems, including EPIC workflow, functionality and patient care procedures.
Ensures regulatory, documentation, maintenance, and inspection standards for clinical equipment, including oxygen tanks, refrigerator temperatures, autoclave, crash carts, other clinical equipment, and MSDS sheets for chemicals/liquids as required.
Provides direct managerial leadership input with associate performance evaluations, and ensures appropriate training and onboarding of new clinical staff. Educates/trains/follow up and re-train staff on procedures or equipment as needed.
Acts as a clinical and administrative liaison for clinical staff to ensure smooth, efficient clinical operations and a collaborative team environment.
Provides constructive coaching and performance feedback to clinical staff regarding workflow improvement/efficiency as needed. Participates in clinical and administrative development and growth activities to ensure retention of clinical talent.
Under the direction of the provider and according to the appropriate certification/licensure scope of practice, contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including but not limited to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight and temperature) and documentation of patient/family needs. Performs duties according to the appropriate scope of practice, and identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the appropriate certification/licensure role.
Assists patient and provider with virtual visits to include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, calling the patient to perform test calls, troubleshooting when necessary, obtaining chief complaint, health maintenance checks and reviewing the medications, follow up orders/appointments following visit and collecting co-pays.
Within state guidelines, performs procedures and tests.
Maintains skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. This may include front desk workflows, i.e., patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties on an as needed basis. Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers, or adjusting hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager may also be required.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required Minimum Education
Vocational/ Technical Degree - Specialty/Major - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Preferred Education
2 Year/ Associates Degree - Specialty/Major - Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assisting.
Licensure/Certification Required
Must possess one of the following: active, unrevoked state LPN licensure with medication and IV privileges OR Registered Nurse licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) also required within 90 days of hire.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
2 Two years of related leadership experience in a healthcare setting, preferably a physician practice.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Medical Terminology, ability to use standard office equipment. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment. Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, and an ability to set priorities and successfully lead teams.
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